Principal Software Engineering Lead (eCOA)

Lifelancer
Gaithersburg, MD
Job Description
Role Overview

The Principal Software Engineering Lead (eCOA) will own the technical direction and delivery of the eCOA product area while leading a multi-squad engineering organization. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, making architectural decisions, writing production code, and driving adoption of AI-assisted development tools.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include reviewing pull requests, providing code-level feedback, making architectural decisions, writing production code, pairing with engineers, and driving adoption of AI-assisted development tools. The role also involves leading, mentoring, and growing a multi-squad engineering organization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of building and shipping production systems, experience leading engineering teams, and proficiency in at least one of the core stacks (React/React Native, Node.js/Java, AWS cloud services). The candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to make sound architectural decisions and a practical understanding of agile delivery frameworks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 3+ years leading engineering teams
  • Deep proficiency in at least one of the core stacks (React/React Native, Node.js/Java, AWS cloud services)
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools
  • Strong understanding of agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

Benefits

  • Annual base pay $165,656.80 - $217,424.55 USD
  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
  • Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program
  • Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid leaves
  • Health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
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